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Chelsea, AL Local Guide

Largest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is found at Kenley Apartments in the Lake Purdy neighborhood and is 1,351 square feet priced from $1,617. Skylar Ridge in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,180 square feet and currently listed start at $1,225. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Kenley ApartmentsCelia G21,351 Sq Ft$1,617
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,225
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,334
Inkwell on GrandviewA4985 Sq Ft$1,830
The KenzieHearthstone Renovated980 Sq Ft$1,175
Bluffs at Riverview1 Bed 1 Bath975 Sq Ft$1,289
LakestoneThe Beaumont904 Sq Ft$999
Crowne at Grandview1 Diplomat Renovated892 Sq Ft$1,179
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath870 Sq Ft$1,225
Vestavia ReserveA2- Cahaba870 Sq Ft$1,549

Cheapest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is the Azalea Model starting from $829 at Wood Springs in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelsea 1 Bedroom is the The Terre Model at MAA Eagle Ridge starting at $873 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $1,331. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Wood SpringsAzalea$829
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Terre$873
The Avenues of InvernessWoodlake$899
Madison PlaceThe Cypress$899
Colony WoodsThe Retreat$920
Terrace 311 Bedroom, 1 Bath$955
LakestoneThe Beaumont$999
The Abbey At InvernessThe Abberley$1,074
Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,075
The KenzieAltadena Renovated$1,100

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chelsea, AL

Ranked #29

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Getting Around Chelsea, AL

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chelsea with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chelsea is at Wood Springs listed at $829.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is $1,331.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 1,351 square feet unit starting from $1,617 at Kenley Apartments.

What is the average size for Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 804 sq ft.

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